Nov 19, 2015, 7:17 pm
Last edit by: Jermyn
Reviews of the NEW T3 lounges:
First Class
Reviews of other T3 lounges:
http://www.headforpoints.com/2015/11/25/review-american-airlines-lounge-london-heathrow-terminal-3/
http://jarvismarcos.com/2016/08/the-lounges-of-lhr-t3-ek-cx-and-ba-sept-2014/
Temporary closure of Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our passenger experience, the Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3, Heathrow Airport, London will be temporarily closed from 26 November 2015 to June 2016 for expansion and renovation.
During this period, we would like to invite Silver, Gold and Diamond members of the Marco Polo Club as well as passengers travelling in First and Business Class to use the lounges of our partner airlines. All lounge invitations will be arranged for you upon check-in.
Reflecting our “Life Well Travelled” philosophy and our principle of considered design, this renovation follows updates to Cathay Pacific lounges in Tokyo (Haneda), Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Taipei. With the addition of London, we look forward to providing you with an enhanced experience in the near future.
First Class
Reviews of other T3 lounges:
http://www.headforpoints.com/2015/11/25/review-american-airlines-lounge-london-heathrow-terminal-3/
http://jarvismarcos.com/2016/08/the-lounges-of-lhr-t3-ek-cx-and-ba-sept-2014/
Temporary closure of Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our passenger experience, the Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3, Heathrow Airport, London will be temporarily closed from 26 November 2015 to June 2016 for expansion and renovation.
During this period, we would like to invite Silver, Gold and Diamond members of the Marco Polo Club as well as passengers travelling in First and Business Class to use the lounges of our partner airlines. All lounge invitations will be arranged for you upon check-in.
Reflecting our “Life Well Travelled” philosophy and our principle of considered design, this renovation follows updates to Cathay Pacific lounges in Tokyo (Haneda), Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Taipei. With the addition of London, we look forward to providing you with an enhanced experience in the near future.
New London Heathrow LHR lounge (Now Open)
Sep 2, 2016, 12:10 pm
#136
Join Date: Feb 2014
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I passed through on 29 August, and it's not ready yet. Out of interest, I asked the check in agent if he knew about status. I have no idea what the entire build/fit out process is, but he said control has been handed back to CX and is now being fit out, which could take another 10+ days. A press release would come out nearer the opening time when they have a firm date.
Sep 3, 2016, 11:37 am
#137
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: UK
Programs: Aadvantage Gold
Posts: 549
Unfortunately it's now likely to be the end of September as it's been delayed again.
30 Sep is the new target date.
30 Sep is the new target date.
Sep 3, 2016, 3:13 pm
#138
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA EXP, DL FO, UA Silver, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Avis Pres Club
Posts: 403
Darn! I'm passing through tomorrow.
Sep 3, 2016, 4:51 pm
#139
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Perth, W.A.
Programs: Qantas Club
Posts: 23
I will be flying on the 4th October. Taking the night flight. Not sure if you can guest people in London? If operational I'd be happy to +1 into the First Lounge for a look.
Sep 7, 2016, 10:09 am
#140
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
Programs: UA: 1K, Hyatt: Explorist and Marriott: LF Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,268
I'm flying out September 30th as well as October 11th (BA) but if its open on the 30th wil 100% check out the CX lounge
Sep 9, 2016, 8:03 am
#141
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Currently in Sri Lanka
Programs: AF Platinum, UA Platinum Million Miler Lifetime Gold, QR Platinum, HH Lifetime Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 345
No CX, which is better in T3, BA or AA
Hi folks, passing through tomorrow, have a 7 hour layover 
looks like CX not open as yet, would appreciate advice on best lounge option in T3, AA Flagship or BA First? I am Emerald so can use either, thanks in advance
looks like CX not open as yet, would appreciate advice on best lounge option in T3, AA Flagship or BA First? I am Emerald so can use either, thanks in advance
Sep 9, 2016, 9:21 am
#142
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Have a look in the wiki above for a link to reviews of T3 lounges.
Sep 10, 2016, 12:33 am
#143
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: ±38,000 feet
Programs: LH HON, BA GGL, AF Plat, EK Plat
Posts: 6,428
In 7 hours I would visit both of them! They are about 3 min walk apart
Sep 10, 2016, 3:38 am
#144
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Currently in Sri Lanka
Programs: AF Platinum, UA Platinum Million Miler Lifetime Gold, QR Platinum, HH Lifetime Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 345
Sep 11, 2016, 9:29 am
#145
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Oneworld, *A; Hilton, SPG
Posts: 488
Just on a side note, does this refurbishment mean Heathrow isn't demolishing T3 as planned (or so reported) in 2019?
Sep 11, 2016, 1:43 pm
#146
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,011
With the delayed decision on a third runway, all major changes to terminals are on hold at LHR. T3 will likely be around until 2030 or later at the current pace...
Sep 13, 2016, 11:25 pm
#147
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Latest rumours are that CX won't open these lounges until mid-October.
Sep 14, 2016, 1:09 am
#148
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
I guess that means I'm off to the EK lounge this evening then
Sep 14, 2016, 3:07 am
#149
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BA Gold, DL PM, , Hilton Diamond (from being in a bed), SPG Plat, MR Plat
Posts: 922
Sep 14, 2016, 3:08 am
#150
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Hong Kong
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